What’s With All the Candidates?
There are a number of peculiar factors operating in today's political environment that have had the effect of boosting interest in running for office. But at what cost?
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The Future of Data Justice Under Trump
Communities need hard data to prove they're been affected by pollution. But the government databases that keep track of those numbers are now under threat.
Devastating Mogadishu Bombing Could Cause Significant Political Aftershocks
The attack on the Somali capital could further destabilize an already tenuous governmental situation in the East African nation.
Whither Proposition 13?
A recent California Supreme Court decision could be a major blow to the state's 1978 tax revolt.
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Debt Ceiling
As the debate heats up in Washington, one expert explains why the debt ceiling is such a controversial issue in the first place.
There’s a Strategy That Helps Prevent Injuries at Work. Why Isn’t the Federal Government Using It?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has altered its strategies dramatically since Donald Trump became president. What does that mean for America's workers?
U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela Have Only Helped Its Unpopular President
President Nicolás Maduro is building his brand of populism by celebrating each time the U.S. punishes officials for abuses.
How Many Government Reports About Drugs Do We Really Need?
In the past two years, government agencies have produced at least four reports about drug use in America, totaling more than 800 pages. Have they done any good?
Donald Trump, Humiliator-in-Chief
A University of Chicago law professor argues the president is great at put-downs, but inept at his job.
Polarization and Productivity: A Divided Legislature Isn’t Always an Ineffective One
Legislative productivity is contingent on much more than simply having the numbers.